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IGN

Inside Sales Associate, Indie Lead Generation

Description The Opportunity Join IGN Entertainment, the leading media brand for games, movies, TV, comics, and more! We're seeking a motivated and outgoing Inside Sales Associate, Indie Lead ...

Netflix

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$210K - $340K/yr

Bring a strong understanding of the indie game development landscape, including emerging studios, breakout titles, and creative trends that can inform sourcing strategy and longer-term partnership ...

Absurd Ventures

Lead Game UX/UI Designer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$150K - $190K/yr

Previous work on AAA titles or high-profile indie games. Description * Full-time job with benefits. * Role is on-site in Santa Monica, CA. * Office is located near downtown Santa Monica - near metro ...

Absurd Ventures

Lead Game UX/UI Designer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$150K - $190K/yr

Previous work on AAA titles or high-profile indie games. Description * Full-time job with benefits. * Role is on-site in Santa Monica, CA. * Office is located near downtown Santa Monica - near metro ...

DePaul

Adjunct Faculty in Game Design

Chicago, IL · On-site

Throughout the process students will build a portfolio showcasing the diversity of their skill-sets ranging from indie games, to art games, and games for change on established and experimental ...

Epoch Games

Lead 3D Game Artist

Winston Salem, NC

Currently Epoch Games is developing The Lays of Althas: Sundered Order (LoA:SO). LoA:SO is an in-development indie open-world RPG set in an original fantasy world. The game is being developed using ...

mxdwn

Games Writer Intern (Unpaid)

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Writers will write and post daily articles on topics related to the most important happenings in gaming, from triple A developers like Activision and Electronic Arts to the Kickstarter-fueled Indie ...

Mxdwn

Games Writer Intern (Unpaid)

Los Angeles, CA

Writers will write and post daily articles on topics related to the most important happenings in gaming, from triple A developers like Activision and Electronic Arts to the Kickstarter-fueled Indie ...

iam8bit

Community & Content Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$35 - $38/hr

The ideal candidate loves indie games, has a deep understanding of player engagement, and can adeptly build community plans. We're looking for someone who will represent the voice of our players ...

iam8bit

Community & Content Manager

Los Angeles, CA

$35 - $38/hr

The ideal candidate loves indie games, has a deep understanding of player engagement, and can adeptly build community plans. We're looking for someone who will represent the voice of our players ...

iam8bit

Community & Content Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

The ideal candidate loves indie games, has a deep understanding of player engagement, and can adeptly build community plans. Were looking for someone who will represent the voice of our players ...

INVIZ

Community Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

You've worked at an indie game studio, animation collective, or startup where creators, fans, and channels were part of a single living ecosystem. You're comfortable being a visible voice for the ...

INVIZ

Community Manager

Santa Monica, CA

$70K - $80K/yr

You've worked at an indie game studio, animation collective, or startup where creators, fans, and channels were part of a single living ecosystem. You're comfortable being a visible voice for the ...

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To thrive in Indie Games development, you need strong skills in programming, game design, and creative storytelling, often supported by a relevant degree or portfolio of completed projects. Proficiency with game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine, along with familiarity with version control systems such as Git, is frequently required. Adaptability, collaboration, and entrepreneurial spirit are valuable soft skills that help you manage tight deadlines and limited resources. These capabilities are essential for successfully creating, marketing, and delivering engaging indie games in a highly competitive market.

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Professionals in Indie Games development often encounter challenges such as managing limited budgets, juggling multiple responsibilities, and adapting to rapid changes throughout the game production lifecycle. Team sizes are typically small, so individuals may handle everything from coding and art to marketing and business development. Effective time management and clear communication are crucial, as many teams work remotely or across different time zones. However, these challenges also provide opportunities to learn new skills and take creative ownership over projects, making the role both demanding and highly rewarding.

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An Indie Games job typically involves working within a small team or independently to develop and publish video games without the backing of a large publisher. Roles in indie game development can vary widely, including game design, programming, art, sound design, and marketing. Since indie teams are often small, employees may take on multiple responsibilities. These jobs require creativity, adaptability, and a passion for gaming. Funding can come from personal savings, crowdfunding, or small investors, making financial management a key aspect of indie game development.

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Inside Sales Associate, Indie Lead Generation

Inside Sales Associate, Indie Lead Generation

Ziff Davis

Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Description
Position at IGN
The Opportunity
Join IGN Entertainment, the leading media brand for games, movies, TV, comics, and more! We're seeking a motivated and outgoing Inside Sales Associate, Indie Lead Generation to help grow IGN's indie publisher network through cold calling and lead generation. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated self-starter who is tenacious and outgoing. The Inside Sales Associate, Indie Lead will learn foundational digital sales skills, work with a high-performing team, and drive measurable revenue growth.
This candidate generates new business opportunities by identifying, engaging, and qualifying prospective indie advertisers. This individual will be responsible for outbound prospecting, cold calling, and lead nurturing to build a pipeline for new indie advertisers. The ideal candidate is goal-oriented, coachable, and eager to grow in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
At this time, we are not accepting applicants residing in California. This is a commission only role.
Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct high-volume cold calling, email outreach, independent research, and prospecting to connect with indie game publishers.
  • Identify new business opportunities and qualify leads.
  • Sell turnkey options such as sponsorship packages, and pass along larger programs to the respective Sales leads.
  • Develop and foster relationships with indie advertisers through consistent communication and follow-up.
  • Stay up to date on indie gaming trends, new releases, and emerging studios to identify potential partnership opportunities.
Job Qualifications
The Must-Haves
  • Ability to handle a high daily volume of calls, emails, and cold outreach.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage decision makers at multiple levels.
  • Self-motivated, organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while managing multiple priorities.
  • Ability to handle rejection positively and maintain persistence.
  • Consistent track record of meeting or exceeding goals and metrics.
Bonus Points
  • Strong interest in gaming, entertainment, tech, or pop culture.
  • Familiarity with the gaming industry or indie game space.
  • Previous internship, customer service, retail, campus leadership, or sales lead generation experience.
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace, LinkedIn, and basic CRM tools.
Our Benefits
We are committed to work-life balance with time off and paid holidays.
At Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources. Our employees are recognized and celebrated through employee engagement programs and recognition awards.
If you're seeking a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance and thrive both personally and professionally, then IGN Entertainment is the place for you.
About IGN Entertainment
IGN Entertainment, a division of Ziff Davis, is one of the world's largest gaming and entertainment media platforms for fans to explore and celebrate games, film, TV, comic, and much more. Across its 15 digital properties, IGNE reaches more than 470 million monthly users in 100 countries and engages with 85 million fans on social media. Through its online digital store Humble Bundle, IGNE has donated over $270 million to more than 38,000 charities worldwide, underscoring its commitment to making a positive impact. Learn more at corp.ign.com.
About Ziff Davis
Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and martech. Today, Ziff Davis is focused on seven key verticals - Technology, Connectivity, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology. Its brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Ookla (Speedtest), RootMetrics, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security.
Compensation Range
Ziff Davis provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The total salary compensation for this role is 6% Commission net after campaign hard costs. Individual pay within the compensation range for this business unit specific role is determined based on a variety of factors including experience, scope of the role, capabilities to perform the role, education and training, as well as business and company performance.
Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has always been about fairness, equal opportunity, and belonging. DEI enables us to attract and retain the best talent, regardless of background or circumstances, while enabling our thousands of employees worldwide to thrive.
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